All School News - JUNE 5, 2025
MESSAGE FROM STRUAN ROBERTSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Sparking Success in Chemistry
Nine of our Grade 11 chemistry club members (Audrey, Siyuan, Ryan, Max, Niv, Ben, Minh, Sebastian and Thure) participated in the Waterloo Avogadro Chemistry Competition in May. Siyuan Chen, who is the leader of our chemistry club, ranked in the top 5% worldwide and top 3% in Toronto. This contest is specifically designed for Grade 11 students and tests conceptual understanding, logical thinking and problem-solving skills through a series of multiple-choice questions, and is recognized for its academic rigor.
Siyuan also participated in the Canadian Chemistry Competition (CCC) and Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO), organized by the Chemical Institute of Canada, and received a Special Merit Award for his excellent performance. This 5 hour written exam is not necessarily designed for Grade 11 students. It required hours of commitment outside of class for independent learning, and the content knowledge required for this contest is beyond the scope of the DP Chemistry program. He basically learned Grade 12 content—and university level material—on his own. Congratulations!
Athletics
What a next level athletic year! We have so much to be proud of and it is amazing to see our school display excellence in academics, school life and athletics. #Balance
I would like to take a moment to say thank you to our community, coaches and athletes who have taken this program to new heights. #pride
Next year, we will continue to push this program forward. We will continue with our tradition of beginning the year with a fun-filled weekend with David Nurse. We highly encourage every hooper in our Junior, Middle and Senior School to attend a session.
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Let’s Go TYS!
Mr.D
JUNIOR SCHOOL FOOD SURVEY
We're committed to fostering an environment of excellence at York, and that commitment extends to every aspect of your child's day, including their snacks and lunches. We believe that nutritious and enjoyable food plays a vital role in our young learners' well-being and their ability to thrive academically and socially.
To better understand what our Junior School students are enjoying and to explore exciting new possibilities for our menus, we've created this survey for you to take with your child(ren). Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to offer a diverse and appealing culinary experience that supports our students' healthy development and broadens their palates. If you could please complete the survey by Friday, June 13, 2025, we would greatly appreciate it.
ALUMNI REUNION - JUNE 6, 2025
Tomorrow is The York School’s 60th Celebration and Alumni Reunion. More than 200 alumni have already signed up to visit the school, reconnect with old friends and toast Ms. Gin on her retirement. If you know an alumnus who is interested in joining, please have them reach out to lpringle@yorkschool.com.
HELEN GIN MEMORY Book
As Helen prepares to retire, we’re putting together a special memory book to honour her incredible journey. Helen has touched so many lives with her dedication, warmth, and unwavering commitment—and we’d love your help in creating a heartfelt tribute to her career, achievements, and the lasting legacy she leaves behind. Note: When adding your message to Helen’s farewell book, please include your full name. This will help Helen remember and appreciate everyone who contributed. Thank you!
